Mad dog causes excitement in Pilot Rock July crowds
Shipboard correspondent Austin Ford reports from Pilot Rock on a stray dog that bit several others, letters note Maud Bradish reaching France, local visits by Mr and Mrs Fanning of Portland, and a Home Guard dance a big success. Other items mention ship life, upcoming Fourth of July plans, and letters from Puget Sound Navy Yards Seamen Barracks.
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East Oregonian
Pilot Rock
M. BD. Orange
Maud Bradish
France
Miss Bradish
Grace Hospital
Red Crees Rte
Home Guard
Pendleton
Fletcher
Bob Stubblefield
George Campbell
Lind,on
J. W. Better
Glen
Ordley
Liberty
Seattle
Qod
Camp Lewis
Ax & Contestant
Mite
Anton Kraft
Puget Sound Navy
Seamen Barracks
P.S
Frank Enbusk
Alaska
New Barn Collapses at Walker Farm Near Athena
A partially erected barn at A J Walker’s Walker Farm collapsed in a brief whirlwind near Athena on July 2. No workers were present. some chickens were trapped under wreckage. The foundation likely overburdened by weight. Local residents and visitors, including Mr and Mrs G W Tuslor and Ruth Hutt, spent Sunday in Athena. Oregon special notes changes at The Golden File Store to The J C Penny Company Inc per new store ruling.
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Athena
A. J. Walker
G. W. Tuslor
Athena Sunminy
Hutt
Ruth
Ora M. Bhigley
Shigley
Helix
Ralph Hassel
Spokane
Sien “Golden File
J. C. Penny Company, Inc
Pillow over soap, Austin Ford reports from Oregon
Austin Ford, a former high school student and Easy Oregonian FP correspondent, weighs in June 27, 1918, via E B Aldrich. He notes the 2 good Red Crow pillow beats a bar of soap for comfort and shares a letter from a gun crew member detailing life and errands, reflecting local World War I era sentiments.
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Austin Pord
Easy
Oregonian FP. H. 8
Red Cross Canteen Chief Killed in Italian Front
June 1. Edward Michael McKey of the American Red Cross, a New York native and painter, in command of a rolling canteen, was killed by a shell explosion on the Plave hat Ue line in northern Italy. He arrived in Italy last December as the first canteen commander sent to the field by the ARC. He is the first American noncombatant fatality in the Italian front fighting.
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Italy
Edward Michael McKey
American Red Cross
New York
Lieut
McKey
MecKey
Stamps to Nation and Shipwrecks Highlight July News
San Francisco reports 590 dollars in stamps and a Fourth of July gift swap, while Annie Larsen wrecked off Malden Island as cable services confirm. Salem hosts holiday card events and racing, with Portland noting flour supply rulings by state food authorities for July measures.
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San Francisco
W. W. Pune, Jr
Annie Larson
Portland
Ayer
Government buys substitutes for white flour use
Government officials consider letting counties replace white flour with substitute commodities when shortages occur. In Idaho, St. Pheasant advocates claim protection is needed as China pheasants threaten crops, with estimates that each pheasant eats up to 64 bushels of wheat annually.
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Lewiston
Bert Reer
China
Idaho
Anuric Promises Relief For Rheumatism And Kidney Trouble
Readers report relief from rheumatism backache and kidney trouble by using Dr Pierce’s Anuric Tablets double strength. Ads urge exercise water and avoiding heavy meats, claim trial pack is 10 cents, cite testimonials from Wom by Wadsworth and others, and promote Dr Pierce’s Pills for liver issues.
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Dr. Pierce
Hright
University of Oregon to Send 25 to Presidio Training Camp
Twenty two students and three faculty members from the University of Oregon will attend a 60 day training camp at the Presidio San Francisco California. The selection follows a message from Adjutant General McCain Washington DC detailing plans for the camp. Spokane police vow strict enforcement of new draft labor rule for men aged 21 to 30 to engage in constructive work.
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Oregon
Presidio
Eugene
University of Oregon
San Franecorco
California
McCain
Washington, D. C
Spokane
Wash
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Chas. E. Heard, Inc
Pendleton Auto Co
East Oregonian Special News OF
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Walker Farm
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E. B. Aldrich
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Pacific Northwest
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Fred W. Wilson
Hood Berrica
French War Orphate Society
Whewea
Katherine M. Huber
Marie Berry
Corvallis
Margar- Faret Tallman
Mabel
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Wass
Onde
Anuric
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Cathoc Druggists
Everett True
Everett
Dale Rothwela
American Nations Bank
Hooker’s Messenger
David Bennett Hill
Tom O. Bailey
Buliing
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Temple Fidg
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